Comments on: Tune in Now: Ninth Avenue Road Rage Incident on CBS 2 News

By: Andy Trafford

Andy Trafford — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:41:14 +0000

They need to learn the difference between “break” and “brake” as well.

By: Liam Patrick

Liam Patrick — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:06:18 +0000

CBS really needs to stop using that stock triathalon photo for cycling stories. It’s just pathetic to compare people with triathletes. Simply because they ride a bike.

By: Jason Varone

Jason Varone — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:04:27 +0000

This is a ridiculous situation. The real story here is why would the DA charge someone with such an obviously flimsy case? Slapping a car? This is a waste of time and money. Who knows, maybe the SUV driver will be the big loser in the end, making it worth every penny.

By: gary fisher

gary fisher — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:41:58 +0000

WTF?

By: gary fisher

gary fisher — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:38:53 +0000

Did they mention what he is charged with? Slapping a car? I wasn’t aware that was an arrestable offense. Would be arrested for slapping a person? Not likely, so the DA is outright stating that cars have more rights than people.

By: vnm

vnm — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:03:29 +0000

The English Jew reference was just Ray’s way of humanizing himself in his fight as a lone rebel against unyielding, faceless System.

By: Andy Trafford

Andy Trafford — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:38:41 +0000

The report on CBS2′s web site states “Ray Bengen Was Summoned To Police Station After Unknown SUV Driver Allegedly Threw Him To Ground, Stole His Bike”. Stole his bike?? Where did they get that from??

By: David_K

David_K — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:22:22 +0000

I’d say that the CBS2 did a good reporting job on this one. I know I’m biased, but it’s hard for me to imagine that even a Hummer owner could view this story and come away feeling that the District Attorney is justifiably prosecuting this poor guy.

By: Mike Epstein

Mike Epstein — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:50:37 +0000

The video is at the top right of that wcbstv.com link.

By: Mike Epstein

Mike Epstein — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:49:42 +0000

What’s with the “English Jew” reference in the story?

By: Marty Barfowitz

Marty Barfowitz — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:28:07 +0000

Andy, I think that “procession or parade” you’re referring to is called “traffic.” That was Queens Boulevard traffic getting in the way of the Queens Boulevard traffic and making a nuisance of itself.

By: Andy Trafford

Andy Trafford — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:14:54 +0000

Missed it huh?? Just got home… There was some kind of procession or parade on Queens Blvd. Hundreds of cars nose to tail, getting in the way of traffic and making a nuisance of themselves

By: Mark Walker

Mark Walker — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:06:08 +0000

New info: The bike needed $200 worth of repairs.

By: vnm

vnm — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:05:31 +0000

Overall I think it was a good piece.